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Mounds View Planning Commission January 4, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Three ------------------------------------------------------------------------ City Planner Herman pointed out the difference in - scale of items discussed, such as a motorcycle versus a carr in that zoning. At the request of the applicant, after considerable discussion, the proposed ordinance was changed to read that there would be no mechanical repairs or bodywork done on the premises. Motion/Second: Saunders/Miller to forward the draft ordinance amending the municipal code of Mounds View by amending Chapter 40 entitled "Zoning" to the City Council. 4 ayes 2 nays Motion Carried Commissioner Dian and Chairman Mountin voted against the motion. Commissiner Dian explained she felt the proper zoning was B-3 rather than B-2, and she pointed out this does not carry through with the intention of a main street for Mounds View. Chairman Mountin drew a parallel between motorcycles and other motor vehicles and stated she feels they belong in B-3, which is a more intense use. - City Planner Herman explained the reason the proposed ordinance had been drafted, stating that grandfather- ing by ordinance was the only legal way to allow the renting of a dwelling unit within a single family home in an R-l district. Chairman Mountin pointed out they are writing an amend- ment for one person. City Planner Herman stated most people will rent out a dwelling unit in their homes regardless of the ordinance being approved or not. Commissioner Alman stated this would be undermining the law for the convenience of home owners, which she did not favor. Chairman Mountin noted through this ordinance the City implies to renters that they are underwriting the safety of that unit, because it has been inspected. She explained problems occur if they are not known of and inspected. 8. Consideration of Draft Ordi- nance Amending Chapter 40 Regarding Rent- ing of a Dwelling Unit Within a Single Family Home in an R-l District Commissioner Alman pointed out the owner of a home in an R-l district who rents out space is also getting away without paying appropriate property taxes. - City Planner Herman explained that presently enforcement is done by complaint.